Asmara, Eritrea Weather
Asmara hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 78°F (26°C) is about 7°F (4°C) above the typical August high of 71°F (22°C).
Current conditions in detail
Asmara weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Asmara looks thundery outbreaks in nearby, with a high of 76° and an overnight low of 64°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 12 (extreme).
Asmara 14-day forecast
About the weather in Asmara
Asmara has a subtropical highland climate, marked by spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to its elevation. Average daytime highs range from about 67°F (19°C) in December to around 77°F (25°C) in June, and the city records roughly 121 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Asmara weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: June - highs near 77°F (25°C)
- Coldest month: December - highs near 67°F (19°C)
- Record high: 85°F (30°C) · Record low: 39°F (4°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (21 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: subtropical highland - spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to its elevation
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on June. Highs average 77°F (25°C) and overnight lows stay near 58°F (15°C). The coolest month is December, with typical highs of 67°F (19°C) and lows around 49°F (10°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 85°F (30°C) and dropped as low as 39°F (4°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.7 inches (145 mm) of rain over 21 days, while September is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.9 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Asmara is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 75°F (24°C) and nights around 56°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Asmara brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 73°F (23°C) and nights around 58°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 48 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Asmara is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 71°F (22°C) and nights around 53°F (12°C); expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Asmara brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 69°F (20°C) and nights around 50°F (10°C); expect showers on roughly 21 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Asmara by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68° | 49° | 6 | 0.8 in | 10.9 h/day | 63% |
| February | 72° | 52° | 7 | 0.8 in | 10.9 h/day | 57% |
| March | 75° | 54° | 7 | 0.9 in | 11.1 h/day | 51% |
| April | 75° | 56° | 14 | 2.4 in | 11.7 h/day | 56% |
| May | 75° | 57° | 10 | 1.8 in | 11.8 h/day | 52% |
| June | 77° | 58° | 6 | 0.9 in | 11.9 h/day | 48% |
| July | 72° | 57° | 20 | 4.5 in | 9.9 h/day | 73% |
| August | 71° | 57° | 21 | 5.7 in | 9.6 h/day | 78% |
| September | 74° | 56° | 3 | 0.7 in | 11.2 h/day | 57% |
| October | 71° | 53° | 8 | 1.4 in | 11.3 h/day | 63% |
| November | 68° | 51° | 10 | 1.9 in | 10.9 h/day | 74% |
| December | 67° | 49° | 8 | 1.1 in | 10.7 h/day | 73% |